Chelsea Currant Buns Recipe

Name: Chelsea Currant Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup butter, chopped, at room temperature; 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 oz currants, chopped; 2 oz red glace cherries, finely chopped; 2 tbsp candied citrus peel; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 drops pink food coloring; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

3 1/3 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup butter, chopped, at room temperature
1 cup milk + 1 tbsp
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 oz currants, chopped
2 oz red glace cherries, finely chopped
2 tbsp candied citrus peel
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2-3 drops pink food coloring
1/2 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Grease an 8 inch round cake pan. Sift flour into a bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until crumbly. Add 1 cup milk and mix until soft and sticky. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out into an 8 x 12 inch rectangle.
2
Cream remaining butter and brown sugar then spread over dough, leaving a 1/3 inch border. Combine currants, cherries, candied peel and cinnamon then scatter over dough. Roll up from long edge to form a log then cut into 10 slices. Arrange in prepared pan and bake for 25 mins or until golden. Remove from oven. Let cool in pan for 2 mins then transfer to a wire rack.
3
Combine powdered sugar and remaining milk. Add food coloring then drizzle over cooled buns. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and let set.

822

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/3 cups self-rising flour, 1/2 cup butter, chopped, at room temperature, 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chelsea Currant Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chelsea Currant Buns

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